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14 Factors That Affect Permanent Spousal Support

Factors that affect permanent spousal support in a California divorce or legal separation

Create a Plan for Your Divorce or Legal Separation

Ending a marriage can be one of the most unsettling times of your life, so it’s understandable if you are hesitant to make the decision...

Equal Child Custody Rights

Securing and Protecting Your Parental Rights in a California Custody Battle Unfortunately, the biggest battleground in many divorces is...

Financial Security and Late-in-Life Divorce

A growing number of people are divorcing or separating later in life; dividing a lifetime of accumulated assets can seem like a daunting tas

Temporary Spousal Support in California

Separating from your spouse is emotionally difficult, even before discussing spousal support (alimony). During a dissolution or legal...

Feel Safe from Domestic Violence

No matter your sex, age, or occupation, separating from an abusive partner is one of the most difficult things you can do in your life.

Legal Custody: Joint or Sole?

There are two types of legal custody—sole legal custody and joint legal custody. “Sole legal custody” means that one parent will have the...

Getting a Divorce in the Military: Am I Protected?

Every case is distinctive and inherently different, but here at Law Office of Channe G. Coles we are experienced in military divorces and th

Need Based Attorney Fee Awards

Under the California Family Code and case law interpreting it, a party to a divorce, legal separation, or a parentage action may seek...

Temporary Spousal Support in California

During a dissolution or legal separation, there are two forms of spousal support: temporary (or pendente lite), and permanent (or judgment).

Attorney’s Fees and Costs—You Have Options

Family law litigation is complex, and not having an attorney can have negative life-altering consequences. Family law litigation can also be

"Change of Circumstances" and "Best Interests of the Child"

Different standards must be considered for pre- and post-judgment modifications. Applying the right standard is crucial to your success.